Verona Opera 2013
HIGHLIGHTS:
- The very best Opera seats (Gold Central Stall)
- Private airport transfers
- Verona Card to gain free access to museums and churches
- Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the birth of Verona Opera and Bicentenary of Verdis birth
To celebrate the season is longer with a fuller schedule with some special Gala performances also featuring Placido Domingo, and there is the unusual opportunity to see Aida with the beautifully restored and original 1913 Staging.
For lovers of opera the Arena di Verona is the most dramatic setting for a truly memorable evening. Combine this great experience with a visit to Lake Garda and the wonderful Isola Del Garda or enjoy wine tasting in Valpolicella.
To see feedback from previous clients from their Verona Opera breaks.
For a taster of the drama you can expect by attending a night at the Verona opera run the short video on the 3rd photo down
Opera Lovers Short Break
DAY 1
Fly to Verona. Private transfer to start your Verona Opera 2013 BreakFly into Verona or Venice and take a private transfer to your chosen hotel. Verona has a number of excellent hotels to suit every budget.
On arrival at your hotel your opera tickets and your Verona pass will be at reception. Valid for 5 days the Verona Pass offers you access to most monuments, churches and museums in Verona.
Start your Verona Opera 2013 break by exploring Verona at your leisure.
On arrival at your hotel your opera tickets and your Verona pass will be at reception. Valid for 5 days the Verona Pass offers you access to most monuments, churches and museums in Verona.
Start your Verona Opera 2013 break by exploring Verona at your leisure.
DAY 2
Attend the Verona Opera at Verona ArenaBreakfast and day at leisure to make full use of your Verona Card or alternatively choose one of our optional experiences below to add to your private tailormade Verona Opera Package.
This evening attend the Verona Opera at the Arena di Verona.
The Verona Opera 2013 season runs from the 14 June - 08 Sept and features the following:
AIDA New Staging- June 14,23,27- July 3,7,9,14,18,21,28 - Aug 3 (Please note June 14th is on request only)
AIDA- 1913 Staging- Aug 10,17,24,29 - Sept 1,3,8(Conducted by Placido Domingo on 24th Aug)
NABUCCO- June 15,21,29 - July 4,11,25 - Aug 1,4,11,14,18,21 - Sept 5(Nabucco played by Placido Domingo on 4th July and 18th August)
TRAVIATA - June 22,28 - July 5,12,19,23,26 - Aug 2,8
TROVATORE - July 6,10,20,24,27
ROMEO & JULIET - Aug 31 - Sept 4,7 (Production set from 2010)
RIGOLETTO - Aug 9,13,16,23,30 - Sept 6(Conducted by Placido Domingo on 16th and 23rd Aug)
VERDI REQUIEM MASS- July 13 (No staging)
VERDI GALA - July 17(La Traviata, Rigoletto, Il Trovatore). Please note tickets are on request only.
GALA DOMINGO HARDING - Aug 15 (Tenor sung by Placido Domingo. No Staging and also obligatory you also purchase a ticket on either 14th-Nabucco or 16th August-Rigoletto as well as Gala ticket on 15th)Please note tickets for the 15th is on request only
SERATA DI GALA - Aug 20 (Featuring Placido Domingo singing with the winner of the Operalia competition. No Staging and also obligatory you also purchase a ticket on 21st-Nabucco as well as Gala ticket on 20th)Please note tickets for the 20th are on request only.
For a taster of the drama you can expect by attending a night at the Verona opera run the short video on the 3rd photo down
This evening attend the Verona Opera at the Arena di Verona.
The Verona Opera 2013 season runs from the 14 June - 08 Sept and features the following:
AIDA New Staging- June 14,23,27- July 3,7,9,14,18,21,28 - Aug 3 (Please note June 14th is on request only)
AIDA- 1913 Staging- Aug 10,17,24,29 - Sept 1,3,8(Conducted by Placido Domingo on 24th Aug)
NABUCCO- June 15,21,29 - July 4,11,25 - Aug 1,4,11,14,18,21 - Sept 5(Nabucco played by Placido Domingo on 4th July and 18th August)
TRAVIATA - June 22,28 - July 5,12,19,23,26 - Aug 2,8
TROVATORE - July 6,10,20,24,27
ROMEO & JULIET - Aug 31 - Sept 4,7 (Production set from 2010)
RIGOLETTO - Aug 9,13,16,23,30 - Sept 6(Conducted by Placido Domingo on 16th and 23rd Aug)
VERDI REQUIEM MASS- July 13 (No staging)
VERDI GALA - July 17(La Traviata, Rigoletto, Il Trovatore). Please note tickets are on request only.
GALA DOMINGO HARDING - Aug 15 (Tenor sung by Placido Domingo. No Staging and also obligatory you also purchase a ticket on either 14th-Nabucco or 16th August-Rigoletto as well as Gala ticket on 15th)Please note tickets for the 15th is on request only
SERATA DI GALA - Aug 20 (Featuring Placido Domingo singing with the winner of the Operalia competition. No Staging and also obligatory you also purchase a ticket on 21st-Nabucco as well as Gala ticket on 20th)Please note tickets for the 20th are on request only.
For a taster of the drama you can expect by attending a night at the Verona opera run the short video on the 3rd photo down
DAY 3
Day at leisureBreakfast and day at leisure to make full use of your Verona Card or alternatively choose one of our optional trips to enhance your Verona Opera Holiday.
Further down you will see a listing of all our a la carte experiences that can be included. We would particularly recommend the boat trip to Garda Island followed by lunch at the Lake.
Further down you will see a listing of all our a la carte experiences that can be included. We would particularly recommend the boat trip to Garda Island followed by lunch at the Lake.
DAY 4
Private transfer for flight home after your Verona Opera holiday.Breakfast and at leisure prior to your private driver transfer to the airport for your flight home after your Verona Opera Break.
Please see "Download detailed itinerary" below for some ideas of what to do in Verona in your free time and for suggestions as to where to eat.
Please see "Download detailed itinerary" below for some ideas of what to do in Verona in your free time and for suggestions as to where to eat.
Price per person: From £895
Includes Flights, 3 nights’ Accommodation with breakfast at Hotel Firenze, Private airport transfers, Gold Central Opera Ticket, Verona Card
Departures from Gatwick every day
Departures from Manchester Sun-Wed:
Departures from Southampton Wed-Sat
Departures from Gatwick every day
Departures from Manchester Sun-Wed:
Departures from Southampton Wed-Sat
A La Carte Optional Extras
Boat Trip on Lake Garda
This special day is very popular and for most clients entails a transfer to Lake Garda, followed by lunch in a restaurant with a lovely view over the Lake in the Roman town of Sirmione, the pearl of Lake Garda. (Lunch not included).
In the morning visit the privately owned Isola del Garda , a place of rare beauty, bursting with history, memories and legends. From May to September the Borghese Cavazza family opens its treasures. The Visit lasts approximately 2 hours through untouched nature, English and Italian gardens and a few rooms of the impressive early 20th century neo-gothic-venetian style villa. At the end of the tour enjoy a tasting of local products, olive oil, wine and a little snack.
Enjoy a lunchtime transfer to Sirmione, a town appreciated since Roman times as the remains of the Roman Villa and the moated medieval castle show.
Your chauffeur will drop you back at the hotel early evening.
Price Per Person: From £195
In the morning visit the privately owned Isola del Garda , a place of rare beauty, bursting with history, memories and legends. From May to September the Borghese Cavazza family opens its treasures. The Visit lasts approximately 2 hours through untouched nature, English and Italian gardens and a few rooms of the impressive early 20th century neo-gothic-venetian style villa. At the end of the tour enjoy a tasting of local products, olive oil, wine and a little snack.
Enjoy a lunchtime transfer to Sirmione, a town appreciated since Roman times as the remains of the Roman Villa and the moated medieval castle show.
Your chauffeur will drop you back at the hotel early evening.
Price Per Person: From £195
Wine Tasting in Al Cristo in Verona
This family run restaurant is an unexpected gem located on a quiet medieval square in Verona. In the cellar you will have a guided tasting of some of the Tenuta Sant'Antonia wines.
The Maitre will introduce you to the typical wines of the area explaining their history, place of origin and qualities. You will taste 4 wines
- The white wine Chardonnay "Scaia"
- The red wine "Monti Garbi"
- The red wine "La Bandina"
- The most famous wine of Verona "Amarone" della Valpolicella Sant'Antonio
Price per Person: From £39
The Maitre will introduce you to the typical wines of the area explaining their history, place of origin and qualities. You will taste 4 wines
- The white wine Chardonnay "Scaia"
- The red wine "Monti Garbi"
- The red wine "La Bandina"
- The most famous wine of Verona "Amarone" della Valpolicella Sant'Antonio
Price per Person: From £39
Tasting Menu in Villa del Quar
This elegant Renaissance villa is set on a vast estate looking across vineyards, meadows and emerald lawns where a pool sparkles in the sun. The cuisine and the service are outstanding, and the attractive outdoor dining terrace supremely relaxing. A private transfer will take you for your wonderful lunch or evening with a 4/5 course tasting menu and back to the centre Verona afterwards.(15 min transfer)
Price Per Person: From £145
The owners have also created a beautiful cellar for wine tasting, which dates to the Roman period and was last renovated in 1539! We can also organise wine tastings here before your dinner if you would like.
Price Per Person: From £145
The owners have also created a beautiful cellar for wine tasting, which dates to the Roman period and was last renovated in 1539! We can also organise wine tastings here before your dinner if you would like.
Wine Tasting in Villa Novare
Positioned in the heart of a green valley surrounded by vineyards about half an hour outside Verona you will find Villa Novare with a little chapel and wine cellar. The cellar is unique due to its age dating back to the 18th C and means that the wines such as Amarone are produced like it was in the past.
Your host will show you the cellars and tell you more about the history and viticultural tradition of the wines. Tasting is a part of the experience and you'll have the chance to taste 4 different wines.
Price Per Person: From £165
Your host will show you the cellars and tell you more about the history and viticultural tradition of the wines. Tasting is a part of the experience and you'll have the chance to taste 4 different wines.
Price Per Person: From £165
Spa Day at Byblos Villa Amista
Take a private transfer to the Byblos Art Hotel. This is a 16th Century villa with sedate gardens & fountains, an impressive permanent display of contemporary art including Damien Hurst, wonderful Baroque interiors and a stunning Spa.
The Spa day includes 1 Keraskin or Decleor treatment, hydromassage, sauna, steam, room, tropical showers, use of the Technogym equipment, 3 course light lunch at the Atelier restaurant.
Price Per Person: From £255
The Spa day includes 1 Keraskin or Decleor treatment, hydromassage, sauna, steam, room, tropical showers, use of the Technogym equipment, 3 course light lunch at the Atelier restaurant.
Price Per Person: From £255
A La Carte Extensions
Verona Opera Holidays & Lake Garda
Extend your break to Verona by three nights, relax and explore the majesty of the Lake with a special boat trip to Isola del Garda whilst staying at Hotel Gardone
DAY 1
Private transfer from your hotel in Verona to Hotel Gardone in GardaA private transfer will take you to Hotel Gardone in Garda. You will have a double room with lake view and balcony. Rest of day at leisure
DAY 2
Day at leisureDay at leisure to enjoy the Lake
DAY 3
Boat tour of Garda IslandToday you will take a very special boat trip to Isola del Garda a place of rare beauty, bursting with history, memories and legends.
The Borghese Cavazza family opens its treasures for guided tours for a limited number of people and this tour meanders through untouched nature, English and Italian gardens and a few rooms of the impressive early 20th century neo-gothic-Venetian style villa.
At the end of the tour you will be offered a tasting of local products.
The Borghese Cavazza family opens its treasures for guided tours for a limited number of people and this tour meanders through untouched nature, English and Italian gardens and a few rooms of the impressive early 20th century neo-gothic-Venetian style villa.
At the end of the tour you will be offered a tasting of local products.
DAY 4
Day at leisure and private transfer for flight homeBreakfast and at leisure prior to your private driver transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Price per person: From £575
Includes Flights, 3 nights Accommodation with breakfast at Hotel Gardone, Activities, Transfers
Verona Opera and Venice Short Break
Venice needs no introduction. It remains one of the world’s most romantic and fascinating cities. A 1 night extension in Venice allows you to explore the main highlights, staying at the 4 star Metropole Hotel
DAY 1
1st Class Train transfer from Verona to Venice, with a private boat transfer up the Grand Canal to the Metropole Hotel.Transfer from Verona to Venice by 1st class train, where a private boat will be waiting to take you up the Grand Canal to the Metropole Hotel.
Rest of morning at leisure to explore Venice.
In the afternoon a private guide will take you around the main highlights of Venice focusing on the San Marco area. This can be tailored to your particular interests.
Rest of morning at leisure to explore Venice.
In the afternoon a private guide will take you around the main highlights of Venice focusing on the San Marco area. This can be tailored to your particular interests.
DAY 2
Day at leisure to enjoy Venice before transfer to airport for your flight to the UKDay at leisure to enjoy Venice. If you would like to have a private guide or boat for part of your day then please let us know as we can organize a whole range of individual services and experiences.
Private boat transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK after your weekend break away.
Private boat transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK after your weekend break away.
Price per person: From £335
Includes 1 night Accommodation with breakfast at Metropole Hotel, Private Water Transfers, Activities, 1st Class Train
Verona Opera and Palio in Siena - 2 Great Italian Traditions
Exclusive balcony viewing of the Siena Palio horse race on 2 spectacular days on July 2nd and August 16th every year, Guided tour of Palio build up and Uffizi Private guided tour as a little extra!
DAY 1
Train to Florence and private guided tour of the Uffizi to start your Siena Palio short break Extension.Take a 1st class train journey to Florence and book into your hotel.
This afternoon a private guide will take you around the highlights of the Uffizi. This will be prebooked so you can avoid the renown queues.
This afternoon a private guide will take you around the highlights of the Uffizi. This will be prebooked so you can avoid the renown queues.
DAY 2
Attend The Siena Palio 2013 and guided tour of build up on streetsTake the train into Siena and enjoy the build up of the atmosphere as you enter Siena and check into your hotel.
Early afternoon your guide will walk you through the streets to ensure you witness the traditional build up to the event and the very colourful historical parade through the centre of the town. You might even get to see a blessing of the horse in a Contrada church!
We have three options for viewing the Palio.
1. On the Terrace you can see the whole race from a birds eye view. This gives you a chance to also see the argy bargy on the Mossa as the Jockeys wheel and deal before the race to try and get the best position.
2. The Balcony is right on the square, overlooking the Campo at the Casato bend so you have the perfect view from which you will be able to see close up the race and immerse yourself in the passionate atmosphere and unfolding spectacle of the Siena Palio
3. For those looking for a private viewing experience we can investigate on request VIP private appartment viewing of the Palio. As these locations are extremely limited early request for these are critical.
After dinner (not included) we suggest you visit the victorious Contrada where you can immerse yourself in the celebration with the people. Flags, colours and singing will be the order of the night. Return to your Siena hotel late.
Early afternoon your guide will walk you through the streets to ensure you witness the traditional build up to the event and the very colourful historical parade through the centre of the town. You might even get to see a blessing of the horse in a Contrada church!
We have three options for viewing the Palio.
1. On the Terrace you can see the whole race from a birds eye view. This gives you a chance to also see the argy bargy on the Mossa as the Jockeys wheel and deal before the race to try and get the best position.
2. The Balcony is right on the square, overlooking the Campo at the Casato bend so you have the perfect view from which you will be able to see close up the race and immerse yourself in the passionate atmosphere and unfolding spectacle of the Siena Palio
3. For those looking for a private viewing experience we can investigate on request VIP private appartment viewing of the Palio. As these locations are extremely limited early request for these are critical.
After dinner (not included) we suggest you visit the victorious Contrada where you can immerse yourself in the celebration with the people. Flags, colours and singing will be the order of the night. Return to your Siena hotel late.
Day 3
Take the train to Pisa for your flight home after your Palio Break Extension.Have a leisurely breakfast prior to taking a train to Pisa (1 3/4hrs) for your afternoon flight home after this special weekend away.
NOTE:
This Extension break is limited by availability so an early booking is essential.
NOTE:
This Extension break is limited by availability so an early booking is essential.
Price per person: From £747
Includes 1st class Train to Florence, private guide of Uffizi, 2 nights Accommodation with breakfast, Guided Palio Introduction, Terrace Palio viewing, train to Siena from Florence and from Siena to Pisa.
Includes:-
- 3 nights with breakfast at Hotel Firenze
- Flights
- Private airport transfers
- Gold Central Opera Ticket
- Verona Card
Departure Airports:
- Gatwick every day
- Manchester Sun-Wed
- Southampton Wed- Sat
“The short break to Verona was a great success. A wonderful city, a lovely hotel and the highlight was the opera. You arranged everything perfectly. The tickets you arranged for the Opera were superb and the weather behaved itself. It is an experience we would recommend to everyone - whether or not you like opera. Thank you for making it all so hassle-free.”
"We had a wonderful time. The arrangements you made for us were superb. The hotel is absolutely delightful. Verona is a wonderful city and we used our gold cards every day. All in all a fantastic trip, thank you for all your care and attention"
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